Barry Manilow — “Copacabana” (1978)
Our “main man,” Barry, has a long list of great hits, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t made some mistakes along the way. According to critics, “Copacabana,” which was released as the final single for his 1978 album “Even Now,” was a mellow choice meant to close out the album cycle quietly. The public disagreed, and the song went on to become a massive hit, charting in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10. It goes without saying that it is still heavily shared on playlists on streaming platforms.
Barry Manilow — “Copacabana” (1978)
Rednex — “Cotton Eye Joe” (1994)
Because of memes and TikTok culture, many old songs seem to find their way back into the mainstream a generation after they were released. We’d like to believe that this song belonged in the past, mainly because it lyrically refers to the cotton swab test that people undergo when they are tested for an STI. So please accept our apologies if we have just burst your bubble about this dastardly catchy little tune!
Rednex — “Cotton Eye Joe” (1994)
